CVE-2026-28529: cryptodev-linux version 1.14 and prior contain a page reference handling flaw in the get_userbuf function of the /dev/crypto device driver that
Affects cryptodev-linuxSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 10:12 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 7% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 25 Mar 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
GitHubcryptodev-linux/cryptodev-linuxpkg:github/cryptodev-linux/cryptodev-linuxOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
Until a patch is available, restrict access to the /dev/crypto device to trusted users only to reduce risk.
Description
cryptodev-linux version 1.14 and earlier contains a use-after-free vulnerability in the get_userbuf function of the /dev/crypto device driver. This flaw allows local users with access to /dev/crypto to decrement reference counts of controlled pages repeatedly, potentially leading to local privilege escalation.
References
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-28529 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/cryptodev-linux/cryptodev-linux/pull/104 (opens in a new tab)
- gist.github.com/n4sm/0fd2479e0c23e0fa2f192cd8fda45750 (opens in a new tab)
- nasm.re/posts/cryptodev-linux-vuln (opens in a new tab)
- vulncheck.com/advisories/cryptodev-linux-get-userbuf-use-after-free-lpe (opens in a new tab)